Arnett Lake Dam
Arnett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Arnett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Arnett Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nathan Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tributary To Wintergreen Run near Lakeview Heights.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Lakeview Heights |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Wintergreen Run |
| Coordinates | 39.13417, -83.03639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 744 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nathan Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02277 |
| Federal ID | OH02277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |